Algernon Sidney

He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith read more

He told me once
The saddest thing that can befall the soul,
Is when it loses faith in God and woman,
For he had lost them both. Lost I those gems,
Though the world's throne stood open in my path,
I would go wandering back into my childhood,
Searching for them with tears.

The day is short, the work is much.

The day is short, the work is much.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.

Wind puffs up empty bladders; opinion, fools.

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," read more

The peasant thanked her with their tears,
When food and clothes were given;
"This is a joy," the lady said,
"Saints cannot taste in heaven."

Liars need to have good memories.

Liars need to have good memories.